Election test

Economy and employment

If we give tax cuts to corporations, they will create more jobs
The minimum wage should be increased

Hot topics

Sexual orientation should be included in anti-discrimination laws
Abortions should be legally available
Affirmative action should be considered in college and university admissions

Education

We can accurately gauge the quality of our education system through a standardized test
Government spending on education should be increased
Parents should be given vouchers to help pay for private schools

Social security and welfare

Income over $97,500 should be subject to Social Security payroll tax
The growth of Social Security should be slowed down

Foreign policy

Invading Iraq was a mistake
American troops should stay in Iraq as long as necessary
We should consider military action against Iran and Syria

Crime

Prison sentences for non-violent crimes should be reduced or replaced by penalties other than incarceration
People should be informed when a sex offender moves into their community
Minors accused of committing a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults

Health care

A national health care plan should be created
A private health care market will lower insurance rates through competition

Environment and energy

Since nuclear power is our only viable alternative to fossil fuels, we should invest in building more reactors
We should make significant investments in researching and developing alternative energy sources